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Private Equity funds are usually set up as Limited Partnerships in which Limited Partners (LP) give or arrange money to be invested but do not make investment decisions or undertake daily management of the fund. LP give money to General Parners (GP) who then invest the money. LPs are often high networth individuals and institutions. General partners (GP) are professionals who have direct control over the investments and are liable for the investments.The liability of Limited partners (LP) in private equity is limited to their full investment.<\/p>\n

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Private Equity funds are usually set up as Limited Partnerships in which Limited Partners (LP) give or arrange money to be invested but do not make investment decisions or undertake daily management of the fund. LP give money to General Parners (GP) who then invest the money. 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